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D17 TAX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

264,103 mi
Last recorded264,103 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 TAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 264,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL LINES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 259,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 251,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 241,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 233,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 230,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 226,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 217,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 210,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 201,578 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 191,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 181,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 170,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 160,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 151,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 142,080 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 142,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 133,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 127,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 127,126 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 104,225 miles

Off side rear light lense has slight crack but is still okay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,495 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,236 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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D17 TAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D17 TAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D17 TAX registered?

D17 TAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is D17 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 TAX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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